Is TSA PreCheck worth it?
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. By this point, you’ve likely at least heard about, if not tried, the expedited airport security program TSA...
View ArticleIs ‘Doctor Odyssey’ for real? Get a behind-the-scenes look from an actual...
“That would never happen!” I yelled at my TV screen as I watched the first episode of “Doctor Odyssey,” Ryan Murphy’s new series about a team of cruise ship medical professionals who behave anything...
View ArticleCredit card strategies for mortgage and home loan applicants
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. A big part of pursuing travel rewards is learning to take advantage of credit card welcome bonuses. Thanks to...
View ArticleCheck your account: American Airlines offering bonus miles or Loyalty Points...
Attention, American Airlines members: Now is a good time to check your American Airlines AAdvantage account, as you may be targeted for a bonus miles (or Loyalty Points) promotion when booking a flight...
View ArticleReservations required: How to visit Santaland at Macy’s on 34th Street in 2024
For many families, the most wonderful time of the year isn’t complete without a visit to the big man in red. And one of the best spots in the U.S. to see him is at Macy’s on 34th Street in New York...
View ArticleMSC Cruises ships from newest to oldest — a complete list
What’s the newest MSC Cruises ship? It can be hard to keep track, as MSC Cruises has been rolling out new cruise ships in quick succession over the past few years. However, it’s a good thing to know if...
View ArticleDon’t lug your winter coat on a beach vacation — check it at this airport
Winters in Milwaukee are reliably cold, with temperatures hovering around freezing from January through March. That’s why many locals like to get out of town in the winter. It’s also why Milwaukee...
View ArticleIt’s going to be more expensive to fly through Amsterdam next year
On Thursday, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) announced that airlines will have to pay more to fly in and out of the airport — and airlines will likely pass the buck to passengers by making it more...
View ArticleAir France set to launch Orlando-to-Paris service in spring 2025
Next spring, Air France will return to Central Florida for the first time in more than a decade. This week, the carrier announced plans to launch nonstop service from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle...
View ArticleBook flights to Europe starting at 15K miles: Check out Flying Blue’s...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When booking discounted travel, there are numerous opportunities available — ranging from paid ticket sales...
View ArticleHilton will welcome new all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, Dominican Republic...
Hilton may not have as many all-inclusive resorts as its competitors, but the company has consistently been adding new properties to its portfolio for the last few years. Now, Hilton Honors’ 200...
View ArticleDeal alert: Points and miles travel deals for November 2024
Editor’s note: Some of the below offers may be targeted. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding...
View ArticleQuick Points: Hyatt Globalists get free parking on award stays
It’s no secret that World of Hyatt’s top-tier Globalist status comes packed with perks. Popular benefits include standard suite upgrades (upon availability), a full breakfast for registered room guests...
View ArticleWhy a Viking river cruise is a great way to explore the Mississippi River
Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip from Viking Cruises to sail on Viking Mississippi. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line....
View ArticleYou can now only earn 2 American miles per $1 with Bask Bank — what to know...
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with the latest information. Bask Bank and American Airlines have a partnership that lets AAdvantage members earn interest in the form of miles, meaning...
View ArticleMonthly checklist: Credit card perks and benefits you should be using in...
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Depending on how many credit cards you have, the list of benefits you should be using this month might feel...
View ArticleDon’t make these time-change mistakes when planning travel
On a damp evening in late March a few years ago in London, I learned the hard way that countries don’t all change their clocks for daylight saving time simultaneously. After ordering a glass of white...
View ArticleHow to clean your credit cards
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When we talk about the prevention of spreading germs, there are a few things that immediately come to mind —...
View Article3 ways to get cash on a cruise ship
If there’s one thing I always forget to do before I cruise, it’s to stop at the ATM. Cruises largely operate on a cashless system, so traveling without cash is not a big deal. You attach a credit card...
View Article41 new Hyatt hotels where you can get 500 extra points per night
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. I stayed at the Hyatt House Johannesburg Sandton in South Africa shortly after it opened in 2021. When I...
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